Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Allergy Sinus Congestion and Headache Description

Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:  more than 10 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product--with other drugs containing acetaminophen--3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product. Do not use to sedate children.

Do not use With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist--if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (maoi) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the maoi Drug. If you do not know if your prescription contains an maoi, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product--in children under 12 years of age.

Ask a doctor before use if you have Liver disease--heart disease--high blood pressure--thyroid disease--diabetes--glaucoma-- a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma or chronic bronchitis-- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:  taking the blood thinning drug warfarin--taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage--may cause marked drowsiness--avoid alcoholic drinks--alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness-- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery-- excitability may occur, especially in children.

Stop use and ask a doctor if Pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days--fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days--redness or swelling is present-- new symptoms occur--nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs. Side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.